Go Hero ROCKETMAN 1/6

[BatToys]

Guessing is fun. I just meant it was me who shouldn't announce it before Go Hero does. I think they will make an announcement soon.

Yes it is licensed. It will be the first action figure of this actress who is stunningly beautiful.

 

[BatToys]

If Reelart had made a second run, the variant was going to be the burnt orange leopard pattern costume. I think this looks better. This one was painted by the sculpter.

I tried to post a photo but it didn't load.

 

[pjam]

Anyone checked out the new phicen bodies?

Saw a female body on sale @ BBTS and it looked pretty decent, so I was wondering how the male bodies looked.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PHC10028&mode=retail

 

[BatToys]

I Googled the Phicen seamless female body and they looked very professional. It covers up unsightly joints. With a Hot Toys level of facial sculpt. It will look very real.

 

[yruh8n]

Maybe it looks better in hand, but in the link you posted that head looks just like a Triad head. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if it was done by the one of Triad's sculptors. Phicen heads look too symmetrical and generic. I'm afraid that style wont translate well into accurate portraits when it comes to sculpting actors/actresses. Hope I am wrong as I am interested in the properties GH/ER/Phicen is planning to release.

 

[BatToys]

Judging by Commander Cody's sculpt, it doesn't look like Phicen sculpts it. That's good. The sculpting should look as real and life like as possible.

 

[yruh8n]

Real and lifelike is great, but if the likeness isn't there what is the point?

 

[BatToys]

Yes that's what I meant by real that the likeness is there. Hot Toys has raised the level of accuracy. I don't mind paying more to have it perfect.

 

[yruh8n]

Yes that's what I meant by real that the likeness is there. Hot Toys has raised the level of accuracy. I don't mind paying more to have it perfect.

OK I get where you are coming from. Some people on here judge a portrait on how much detail the sculpt and paint have regardless of whether or not it actually looks like the person it is suppose to represent. If it looks "real" it is acceptable, even if the likeness is off. I'm not trying to build a 1/6th wax museum. I just want a collection of figures I can admire from a few feet away and not have to use a magnifying glass or drool over extra large high res digital photos to appreciate. I haven't seen any close ups of the current prototype head but it looks like it went the Barbie/Tonner route when compared to the original sculpt they displayed at NYCC a few years back. I thought Doc Savage would be an instant buy for me, but the head sculpt really put a damper on my interest. I'm sure I will pick it up eventually. Glad to hear they are working with Wallace' widow, but having relatives sign off on these kind of projects is never a guarantee of accuracy. Cassandra Peterson and William Shatner sign off on any and all licensed products that bare thier likeness, but I have yet to see a product that I would call a definitive portrait that captures Elvira or James T. Kirk. I hope these projects are successful. I have meet some of the individuals involved and they are good people and passionate about what they do. The fact that this project was started several years ago and they persist in getting it produced says a lot about thier character and ambition. Hopefully these projects lead to taking another look at the Classic Star Trek license and/or picking up the original BSG line that was going to be produced by Amoktime.

 

[BatToys]

The Charlie Chaplin sculpt looked great. Like the real person was there. Who was the sculptor? Maybe Go Hero should hire that sculptor?

My guess rubber molds were used to get that much detail.

 

[yruh8n]

The Charlie Chaplin sculpt looked great. Like the real person was there. Who was the sculptor? Maybe Go Hero should hire that sculptor?

My guess rubber molds were used to get that much detail.

Are you talking about the Kumik or the ZWCO? Either way the likeness wasn't all that on either one. Great detail, but detail doesn't automatically produce a good likeness. The more detailed and "real" a sculptor tries to make a portrait, the more apparent the inaccuracies. The real skill in sculpting a portrait is capturing the likeness. Details are added by various tricks with sponges, brushes or other texture stamps and sometimes are done by an assistant or apprentice. Most collectors seem to be buying into the gimmick that more detail equal better likeness so Go Hero could certainly benefit from commissioning that sculptor.

 

[BatToys]

The ZWCO. It looks like the real Chaplin to me.

 

[Darklord Dave]

A new picture posted on Go Hero's Facebook (or apparently an old one enlarged and expanded):

That's pretty impressive - looks like a real person in that shot.

He's up for pre-order now -

https://www.goheroshop.com/Shop_item.php?id=84&cat=2&sub=0#

 

[BatToys]

Kuat, no not related but they will announce the heroine in two weeks.

I like how real Commander Cody looks. That is a good sign for future projects.

 

[pjam]

This is a new pic. They've obviously stepped up their sculpting game and I'm looking forward to checking out the new phicen body.

PS I'm guessing one of their new figure announcements will be a strong one.

A new picture posted on Go Hero's Facebook (or apparently an old one enlarged and expanded):

 

[yruh8n]

That's pretty impressive - looks like a real person in that shot.

He's up for pre-order now -

Looks like a real person, but the real person it is suppose to represent? For frame of reference here is a picture of actor George Wallace from the timeframe he played Command Cody.

Like the Charlie Chaplin that was discussed earlier in this thread, this sculpt has some great detail and a nice paintjob, but the overall likeness is lacking. Shape of the head, hairline, distance between eyes, size and shape of jawline all seem off when compared to photos of Wallace. It may not make much of a difference on this release as more than one actor wore that suit and played that part. When you get into more iconic properties like Lost in Space I prefer the head actually look like the performers who played those parts, not some tricked out sculpt that kinda looks like the real person. I realize I am in the minority when it comes to priorities. I will likely pick this up at some point as it still looks like a great figure, if the production figure turns out anything like the prototype.

 

[BatToys]

Julie Newmar is not a bad hint as a cat is involved. And Julie knew the actress.

 

[yruh8n]

Julie Newmar is not a bad hint as a cat is involved. And Julie knew the actress.

Based on that hint I would guess Anne Francis as Honey West. She had an ocelot (named Bruce?). However that doesn't fit with your other clues as the character of Honey West was never in a movie (she did appear in a series of novels that was basis for the TV show and some random comics). Also if it is Honey West it wouldn't be the first figure that was made of her as Gilbert made one back in the '60s. Would be interested if this is it as I recently purchased the DVD set of Honey West episodes.

 

[Darklord Dave]

If you use the Promo Code FREAKS you can get $10 off when ordering this figure.


https://www.goheroshop.com/Shop_item.php?id=84&cat=2&sub=0#

 

[toylion]

If you use the Promo Code FREAKS you can get $10 off when ordering this figure.


https://www.goheroshop.com/Shop_item.php?id=84&cat=2&sub=0#

What if you already ordered it from them?